Akpabio Welcomes Akwa Ibom’s YPP Gubernatorial Candidate and Other Defectors to APC

Senator Godswill Akpabio, the Senate President, recently welcomed the 2023 gubernatorial candidate of the Young Progressives Party (YPP) and other defectors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akwa Ibom State.

The event marked a turning point for the state’s political landscape and demonstrated the growing influence of the APC in the region.

The defection of the YPP gubernatorial candidate, along with his running mate and other prominent politicians, is seen as a major boost to the APC’s prospects in the state.

The move is expected to strengthen the party’s position ahead of the 2027 gubernatorial election and help consolidate its support base.

Senator Akpabio, in his address to the defectors, expressed his delight at their decision to join the APC and emphasized the importance of unity in achieving the party’s goals.

He stated that the APC is committed to working for the betterment of the people of Akwa Ibom and Nigeria as a whole.

The event was attended by several high-ranking members of the APC, including the party’s state chairman and other prominent politicians.

The atmosphere was celebratory, with attendees expressing their excitement and optimism for the future of the party in the state.

As the political landscape in Akwa Ibom continues to evolve, it remains to be seen how this development will impact the state’s political dynamics.

However, one thing is clear: the APC is growing stronger in the region, and the party’s leaders are determined to capitalize on this momentum to achieve their goals.